Jaconé Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s brewin’ for Jaconé over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re in a flat spell. Nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for until Wednesday the 8th of July, and even then it’s a bit of a letdown – poor conditions with a bumpy 5ft SSW swell and a short 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 473, but the wind is onshore and it’s just messy. Give that one a miss.

Thursday the 9th is still average, with a cross-on breeze and only marginal surf. Not your day.

Here’s the first real standout: Friday morning, the 10th of July. The wind swings offshore out of the NE at 6 mph, and the swell cleans right up. We’ve got a 3ft SE swell rollin’ in with a long 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (468), but the offshore breeze and clean conditions make it a lovely little session for an intermediate on a longboard or a fish. The swell direction matches the optimum SE, so it’s comin’ straight into the beach. Crowds can show up sometimes, but it’s a Friday, so you might dodge ’em.

Saturday the 11th is a write-off – cross-onshore wind and poor conditions. Skip it.

But Sunday the 12th of July is the pick of the week. The morning has a gentle offshore from the NE at 9 mph, with a clean 3ft SE swell at 12 seconds. By the afternoon, it gets even better – the wind drops to glassy, and the swell bumps up a touch to 4ft from the S. The combined energy jumps to 633 (moderate), and the water temp is 74°, which is about normal for this time of year. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions,” and I’m tellin’ ya, that glassy afternoon session is gonna be buttery. Crowds are possible, but with that quality, it’s worth it.

Monday the 13th sees a bigger 6ft S swell roll in, but the period is a short 8 seconds in the morning with a light cross-on breeze. The afternoon improves with a cross-off wind and clean conditions at 6ft, but the energy is strong (943). That’s a bit more power, maybe for the more experienced crew.

Tuesday the 14th is a write-off with rain and onshore winds.

The second week gets a bit patchy. Wednesday the 15th morning has a nice offshore ENE breeze and a clean 3ft S swell – good for a quick session. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th both have offshore mornings with clean 4ft swells, but the periods are short (9 seconds and 7 seconds), so the waves will be a bit soft and crumbly. Still, clean is clean.

Saturday the 18th is tiny – 1ft with a very long 16-second period – that’s barely a ripple. The energy is weak (117). Not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 19th morning has a punchy 5ft ENE swell, but the period is only 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and inconsistent. The wind is offshore though, so it’s clean.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st mornings have offshore winds and 4ft to 4ft E swells, but the short periods (8 seconds) mean the waves are wonky. The combined energy is moderate (228-359). Decent for a paddle if you’re desperate.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd mornings both have moderate offshore winds from the ENE and clean 4ft to 5ft E swells. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s not gonna be a classic, but the energy is moderate (220-444). Could be worth a look if you’re keen for a surf.

Overall, the best bet is Sunday the 12th of July – that glassy afternoon session is the real deal. Friday morning the 10th is a close second. Don’t expect much else in the second week beyond clean, short-period slop.

Rusty

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